By: Ginger Nielson,
on 12/2/2011
From the Flying Poodles, by Karen Morss , an image that I illustrated from the book, Flying Poodles, A Christmas Story.
By: Ginger Nielson,
on 9/18/2011
By: Ginger Nielson,
on 12/2/2010
By Luisa LaFleur, The Children’s Book Review
Published: November 28, 2010
Flying Poodles: A Christmas Story
by Karen Morss (Author), Ginger Neilson (Illustrator)
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 33 pages (iPhone and iPad apps also available)
Publisher: Poodle Dog Publishers (2010)
Source of book: Author
Flying Poodles: A Christmas Story begins with a slight variation on one of the most well-loved lines in all holiday literature. Instead of “Twas the night before Christmas,” Karen Morss starts her story off with “Twas two nights before Christmas” and proceeds to tell a jolly tale of adventure and rescue. Santa’s reindeer are sick and it doesn’t appear likely that they’ll be able to pull the sleigh on Christmas night. What are Santa and Mrs. Claus to do? Why, just pull out their cell phones and text Santa’s sister Sally for help, of course. She rushes over with her sleigh pulled by a team of poodles. Although she tries to nurse the reindeer back to health, they’ll be too weak to pull the sleigh and deliver the toys. So the poodles step up and volunteer for the job. But will they be up to the test?
The title of the story kind of gives away the ending but it’s a charming book with lovely illustrations and a very kind message. And in keeping with the holiday spirit, the author will make a donation to the Smile Train, an international organization that provides cleft lip and cleft palate surgery to children in need, for every book sold.
Add this book to your collection: Flying Poodles: A Christmas Story
By: Ginger Nielson,
on 11/17/2010
I am always happy to see great reviews for books and when they happen to be for authors for whom I have illustrated, I am even happier. Here is a great review for Flying Poodles, A Christmas Story. Karen Morss is the talented Renaiassance Woman who created the story.
By: Ginger Nielson,
on 11/11/2010
Just for fun, why not have a look at the page Karen Morss created to show off her models and the voices for the Flying Poodles. I had such a good time creating characters for Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Miss Sally.
By: Ginger Nielson,
on 10/15/2010
This is something completely new for me. The book I illustrated for the talented Karen Morss is now available as an iPad App. Just in time for the holidays and at such a fantastic price. I heard the audio and it is adorably enhanced by the sweet voices of the poodles. Karen actually set up her own recording studio in home to capture those children's voices. There is something for everyone in her story.
By: Ginger Nielson,
on 10/9/2010
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on 10/9/2010
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on 10/9/2010
By: Ginger*:),
on 8/25/2010
It is really exciting when you get to see the galley proofs of a book you just illustrated and they look great!
Very nice! I love all those cats.
Ginger, your work is always so amazing!
Fantastic! Flying poodles? But definitely with you on the whole Santa needs a brigade thing1 :)